Keith Allen's old-fashioned, hands-on method earned him a place in North Carolina's barbecue canon.
Bridges Barbecue Lodge
In case you forget what the restaurant specializes in, pig art decorating the walls helps you remember just what kind of place you're in.
Lexington Barbecue
Lexington Barbecue attracts barbecue pilgrims from across the state and even further.
Little Richard’s Barbecue
The pure Lexington-style barbecue served at this laid-back and comfortable restaurant keeps Forsyth County residents coming back for their barbecue fix.
Stamey’s Old Fashioned Barbecue
The real monument to Stamey is not the restaurant, but the pit building, which is by far the largest and best equipped in the state.
Wilber’s Barbecue
Wilber Shirley is committed to the tradition of cooking whole hogs entirely over hardwood coals.
The Muffin Man
Andy Montero built his Elizabeth City restaurant on baskets of pastries.
Sweet Spoonfuls
Ice cream from Mooresville packs a Southern summer into every pint.
Candlelight Nights
For 11 years, a fancy French restaurant gave Selma a selling point.
